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garrison

 

[ ˈɡærɪsən ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

military

A garrison is a group of soldiers stationed in a particular location to defend it. Garrisons are commonly found in military bases, forts, and other strategic locations. They are responsible for maintaining security and readiness to respond to any threats.

Synonyms

fortress, military base, stronghold

Examples of usage

  • The garrison at the fort was on high alert after receiving reports of enemy movements.
  • The garrison commander ordered his troops to be prepared for a possible attack.
  • The garrison's main duty is to protect the base from external threats.
Context #2 | Verb

historical

To garrison means to assign troops to a specific location for defensive purposes. This term is commonly used in historical contexts to describe the act of stationing soldiers in a particular area to protect it.

Synonyms

deploy, post, station

Examples of usage

  • The king decided to garrison the castle with his most loyal soldiers.
  • The general garrisoned the town to prevent any enemy incursions.

Translations

Translations of the word "garrison" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guarnição

🇮🇳 छावनी

🇩🇪 Garnison

🇮🇩 garnisun

🇺🇦 гарнізон

🇵🇱 garnizon

🇯🇵 駐屯地 (ちゅうとんち)

🇫🇷 garnison

🇪🇸 guarnición

🇹🇷 garnizon

🇰🇷 주둔지 (judunji)

🇸🇦 حامية (ḥāmiyah)

🇨🇿 posádka

🇸🇰 posádka

🇨🇳 驻军 (zhùjūn)

🇸🇮 garnizija

🇮🇸 herstöð

🇰🇿 гарнизон

🇬🇪 გარნიზონი (garnizoni)

🇦🇿 qarnizon

🇲🇽 guarnición

Etymology

The word 'garrison' originated from the Middle English word 'garisoun', which came from the Old French 'garnison', meaning 'provisioning of soldiers'. The concept of garrisons has been crucial throughout history, especially in the defense of strategic locations such as forts and military bases. Garrisons play a vital role in safeguarding territories and maintaining military readiness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,415 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.